Raymond Gniewek
Artistic Advisor,
Concert Master
Metropolitan Opera
Concert Master for 40 years, Naples resident and
concert master of
Opera Naples Orchestra.

Maestro William Noll
Atlanta Opera
Conductor/Pianist William Noll is a performance veteran of the major concert halls of the United States and Europe. From Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall in New York to festivals and tours in Italy, Belgium, and now China, Mr. Noll has established excellence in performance standards for almost three decades. He has held positions with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, the Atlanta Opera, the Choral Guild of Atlanta, Providence Opera Theatre, and the summer festivals of Aspen, Spoleto and Brevard.
Mr. Noll has also conducted for the New York City Opera and the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra at Avery Fisher Hall. Now a resident of Naples, 2008-09 is his third season conducting Opera Naples' productions.

Carl Ratner, Baritone
Metropolitan Opera
Dr. Ratner, an accomplished performer, is also an Artistic Director and Management Consultant, Dr. Ratner's career includes over two decades as an opera stage director, including 15 years as Artistic Director of Chicago Opera Theater. He has assisted directors at major opera houses including Covent Garden, the Metropolitan Opera, San Francisco Opera, New York City Opera, Lyric Opera of Chicago, and the Spoleto Festival in Italy.

Judith Blegen
Soprano, Artistic Advisor
Metropolitan Opera Star, recently retired in Naples. Miss Blegen offers her expertise to the directors and the Young Artists.

Ron Bowman, D.M.
President, Naples Opera Society
Dr. Bowman is also Vice President of Student Development and Dean of Students & VP of University Affairs, Hodges University, Music Appreciation teacher, International College and President, United Arts Council